Day 24: 30 Days of Thanks Giveaway!

Today we have our second set of Jingle Bell earrings from Beautiful Machine.

 I think that these are so fun!

Use the Rafflecopter Widget below to enter to win them :)

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Etsy Shop #2 :)

PLEASE NOTE: Entries are limited to residents of the US only. The Rafflecopter tool does not have a filter and therefore WILL allow you to enter even if you are outside the US, but to be fair on shipping costs to all of the sponsors, only those within the US will be eligble to claim the prizes.

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Day 23: 30 Days of Thanks Giveaway!

Today is the unoffical, offical start of the holiday shopping season.

 

Did you go out today? If you go out, why? Tradition? Deal finder? Shopping addict? Do you go out every year?

 

I've never been even remotely interested in going on out Black Friday.

 

I try my best to be a "bargain hunter" and deal finder, but the idea of standing outside for hours in the bitter cold, to fight crowds and people who are willing to stop at NOTHING to get what they want has never appealed to me.

 

But, that doesnt mean I don't like to partake in the giving goodness :)

 

So, starting today through midnight Monday night, you can use coupon code TURKEYLURKEY in my shop for 25% off your order.

 

Since today is Black Friday, tomorrow is Small Business Saturday, and Monday is Cyber Monday, I thought I would extend the savings throughout the entire weekend, just for your saving pleasure :)

 

Also, I'm sure that there is someone on your list who would look just FABULOUS wearing this beautiful felted brooch from PailandPie

 

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It's so lovely, and would go so well with nearly any outfit.

 

Use the Rafflecopter widget below to enter for your chance to win!

 

Not entering, but still want contact info? You can find PailandPie here:

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PLEASE NOTE: Entries are limited to residents of the US only. The Rafflecopter tool does not have a filter and therefore WILL allow you to enter even if you are outside the US, but to be fair on shipping costs to all of the sponsors, only those within the US will be eligble to claim the prizes

  

 

a Rafflecopter giveaway

Remember: some important notes and quick reminders about the giveaway (these reminders wil be posted each day of the giveaway!):

1) Each entry that you earn with be checked for accuracy. Please do not say you following a blog, made a purchase from a shop, like a page, etc. if you in fact did not. If you are caught cheating, you will be automatically disqualified from the ENTIRE giveaway, not just the one day.

2) Whether you win or not, please take a moment to say "thank you" to the sponsors. Each sponsor took their own time and resources to provide us with the opportunity to have this wonderful giveaway. No sponsors = no prizes = no Giveaway.

It only takes a moment to pop into their shop or FB page to say Thank You.

Please do.

3) You may enter on as many or as few days as you wish. Yes, that means you or someone else may win on more than one day, and that is absolutely A-O.K. Also, sponsors may enter only on days that their item is NOT being featured. (aka, don't enter for your own item). Might seem silly, but it's a good reminder, trust me ;)

4) Winners will have 48 hours to claim their prize. If not claimed after 48 hours a new winner will be drawn for that days prize.

5) Have fun and Good Luck!!

Day 22: 30 Days of Thanks Giveaway!!

Happy Thanksgiving Everyone!!

 

 I hope you are all having a wonderful, safe, relaxing day with your family and friends.

Today we have two items from Black Parrot Creations:

1 cold process soap and 1 sugar scrub, both in a perfect Thanksgiving scent: Oak Leaves and Acorns.

Use the Rafflecopter entry below to enter for your chance to win!

Not entering but still want contact info? You can find Black Parrot Creations here:
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PLEASE NOTE: Entries are limited to residents of the US only. The Rafflecopter tool does not have a filter and therefore WILL allow you to enter even if you are outside the US, but to be fair on shipping costs to all of the sponsors, only those within the US will be eligble to claim the prizes

 

a Rafflecopter giveaway

Remember: some important notes and quick reminders about the giveaway (these reminders wil be posted each day of the giveaway!):

1) Each entry that you earn with be checked for accuracy. Please do not say you following a blog, made a purchase from a shop, like a page, etc. if you in fact did not. If you are caught cheating, you will be automatically disqualified from the ENTIRE giveaway, not just the one day.

2) Whether you win or not, please take a moment to say "thank you" to the sponsors. Each sponsor took their own time and resources to provide us with the opportunity to have this wonderful giveaway. No sponsors = no prizes = no Giveaway.

It only takes a moment to pop into their shop or FB page to say Thank You.

Please do.

3) You may enter on as many or as few days as you wish. Yes, that means you or someone else may win on more than one day, and that is absolutely A-O.K. Also, sponsors may enter only on days that their item is NOT being featured. (aka, don't enter for your own item). Might seem silly, but it's a good reminder, trust me ;)

4) Winners will have 48 hours to claim their prize. If not claimed after 48 hours a new winner will be drawn for that days prize.

5) Have fun and Good Luck!!

Day 21: 30 Days of Thanks Giveaway!!

Today is Thanksgiving Eve. I'm sure many of you are cooking/planning meals/traveling, etc.

Thank you for still taking the time to stop by and support the sponsors and myself.

Today we have our last item from  It's a Good Day for Clay.

I LOVED these so much when I got them, that I actually went back to her shop and ordered a set for myself in flowers and feathers (which are beautiful!)

Today she has donated a set of Fimo Clay Slices in Christmas and Winter designs:

These are incredibly cute, and JUST in time to use AAALLL winter long :)

Use the Rafflecopter widget below to enter to win :)

Not entering, but want contact info? You can find It's a Good Day for Clay here:

Etsy Shop

PLEASE NOTE: Entries are limited to residents of the US only. The Rafflecopter tool does not have a filter and therefore WILL allow you to enter even if you are outside the US, but to be fair on shipping costs to all of the sponsors, only those within the US will be eligble to claim the prizes

a Rafflecopter giveaway

Remember: some important notes and quick reminders about the giveaway (these reminders wil be posted each day of the giveaway!):

1) Each entry that you earn with be checked for accuracy. Please do not say you following a blog, made a purchase from a shop, like a page, etc. if you in fact did not. If you are caught cheating, you will be automatically disqualified from the ENTIRE giveaway, not just the one day.

2) Whether you win or not, please take a moment to say "thank you" to the sponsors. Each sponsor took their own time and resources to provide us with the opportunity to have this wonderful giveaway. No sponsors = no prizes = no Giveaway.

It only takes a moment to pop into their shop or FB page to say Thank You.

Please do.

 

3) You may enter on as many or as few days as you wish. Yes, that means you or someone else may win on more than one day, and that is absolutely A-O.K. Also, sponsors may enter only on days that their item is NOT being featured. (aka, don't enter for your own item). Might seem silly, but it's a good reminder, trust me ;)

4) Winners will have 48 hours to claim their prize. If not claimed after 48 hours a new winner will be drawn for that days prize.

5) Have fun and Good Luck!!

Day 20: 30 Days of Thanks Giveaway!

Todays giveaway prize is such an interesting idea, and I love how each one is unique to its owner based on colors, beads and design.

Today we have a "Design Your Own Ring" from BlackAntBeads.

Aren't they just incredibly beautiful??

You pick both the stone color and the bead color. She has a TON of color options available for the stones (#22 not currently available) :

They all look so fun. I wish good luck to whoever wins on picking from all those ;)

Want to enter? Use the Rafflecopter widget below!

Please be aware: Since this is a DESIGN YOUR OWN item, there will be additional steps the winner will need to take in order to claim their prize.

Not entering, but still want contact info? You can find BlackAntBeads here:

Etsy Shop

Facebook

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Blog

PLEASE NOTE: Entries are limited to residents of the US only. The Rafflecopter tool does not have a filter and therefore WILL allow you to enter even if you are outside the US, but to be fair on shipping costs to all of the sponsors, only those within the US will be eligble to claim the prizes.

a Rafflecopter giveaway

Remember: some important notes and quick reminders about the giveaway (these reminders wil be posted each day of the giveaway!):

1) Each entry that you earn with be checked for accuracy. Please do not say you following a blog, made a purchase from a shop, like a page, etc. if you in fact did not. If you are caught cheating, you will be automatically disqualified from the ENTIRE giveaway, not just the one day.

2) Whether you win or not, please take a moment to say "thank you" to the sponsors. Each sponsor took their own time and resources to provide us with the opportunity to have this wonderful giveaway. No sponsors = no prizes = no Giveaway.

It only takes a moment to pop into their shop or FB page to say Thank You.

Please do.

3) You may enter on as many or as few days as you wish. Yes, that means you or someone else may win on more than one day, and that is absolutely A-O.K. Also, sponsors may enter only on days that their item is NOT being featured. (aka, don't enter for your own item). Might seem silly, but it's a good reminder, trust me ;)

 4) Winners will have 48 hours to claim their prize. If not claimed after 48 hours a new winner will be drawn for that days prize.

5) Have fun and Good Luck!!

Christmas Surprise

My sister has had an 'Elf on the Shelf' for my neice for a couple years now.

 

Claire is a huge fan of Red (thats the name she gave him) and after hearing about him all the time, and hearing from my sister about how much fun she had each morning trying to find him, I caved and as of last year, we got our own Elf.

 

We read the book on the last day of November and as promised, he magically appeared the very next morning, hanging out on one of our paintings.

 

 

 

My son named him Stanley, and he came back to our house every morning, popping up in a new and unexpected place for the kids to find.

 

He headed back to the North Pole on Christmas Eve when Santa came to deliver the presents, with promises to return next year.

 

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It was sometime around the middle of summer when my son asked if we could take out the book and see if Stanley would come back. I humored him, and we did.

 

When Stanley didn't return the next day, we explained to him that he is probably very busy making toys and helping Santa. Timmy was sad, but seemed to take that as truth.

 

He has been asking again if we can read Stanleys book, so we did again on this past Sunday night.

 

Monday morning came and went and he seemed to forget that he was waiting for Stanley to arrive as he made no mention of him.

 

But I didn't forget.

 

At first I thought that Stanley would show up with a letter from Santa, explaining that Stanley wanted to come and say Hello, but that he had to go back to the workshop until the end of the month to help out.

 

Then I decided that I didn't want to get his hopes up by finding Stanley, just to have him "go back" that night. So I thought that Tim would just receive a letter from Santa himself in the mail.

I saw this Pin on Pinterest for Free Christmas Fonts that same night, and knew that writing a letter would be a sinch.

 

Well....Monday afternoon I had to run to the store (I was out of packing tape. That's all I went for, honestly). As I was wandering through the store to find the tape...I saw these cute boxes, and bells, and ornaments, and I had an "A-HA!" moment.

 

Why should he just get a letter? Why not a box with something special inside too??

 

So he did, with one for Tim, and one for Ben :)

 

 

I wrote the letter and postmarked it from Santa.

 

I boxed up the ornaments (he claims the ornaments are from Stanley) and the bells, and tucked them all into the mailbox.

 

 

 

 

I stuck a fun bow to the mailbox so that there would be a reason for him to go check out the mailbox (since there was no regular mail Monday for Veterans day).

 

I then headed out to pick up the kids.

As we pulled up to our house I pretended like I had no idea what had happeend, of course, and said "Wait...what is THAT on the mailbox??" as we pulled into the driveway, then suggested Tim go investigate...

He is in 1st grade this year, and has become a great reader, so he was overjoyed when he read it was from the "North Pole" as you can see in the second picture there :)

He couldn't WAIT to open both the letter and the box to see what was inside.

Both the boys were very happy with what they found inside (even though Ben doesn't "get it" yet, he still likes to ring his little bell from Rudolphs harness.)

Happy, happy boys :)

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It was great to see such big smiles and excitement from both the boys.

I couldn't help but think "What parent WOULDN'T want to see that?? So, I decided not only to share it here, but I actually listed a letter/gift from Santa set in my shop too:

http://www.etsy.com/listing/114897314/a-package-and-customized-letter-from


I wanted to make it easy for all of YOU to share the same joy with your kids :)

Day 19: 30 Days of Thanks Giveaway!!

I know there are many readers out there that are party fanatics.

 

How about a beautiful, re-usable party pendant banner??

 



These party pendants from 2STARart would be a great addition to party decor in nearly any and every color scheme, celebration or event!

 

 

They are perfect for adding a touch of fun and color to any party :)

 

Use the Rafflecopter Widget below to enter for YOUR chance to win!

 

Not entering but still want contact info? You can find 2STARart here:

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PLEASE NOTE: Entries are limited to residents of the US only. The Rafflecopter tool does not have a filter and therefore WILL allow you to enter even if you are outside the US, but to be fair on shipping costs to all of the sponsors, only those within the US will be eligble to claim the prizes

 

a Rafflecopter giveaway

Remember: some important notes and quick reminders about the giveaway (these reminders wil be posted each day of the giveaway!):

1) Each entry that you earn with be checked for accuracy. Please do not say you following a blog, made a purchase from a shop, like a page, etc. if you in fact did not. If you are caught cheating, you will be automatically disqualified from the ENTIRE giveaway, not just the one day.

2) Whether you win or not, please take a moment to say "thank you" to the sponsors. Each sponsor took their own time and resources to provide us with the opportunity to have this wonderful giveaway. No sponsors = no prizes = no Giveaway.

It only takes a moment to pop into their shop or FB page to say Thank You.

Please do.

 

3) You may enter on as many or as few days as you wish. Yes, that means you or someone else may win on more than one day, and that is absolutely A-O.K. Also, sponsors may enter only on days that their item is NOT being featured. (aka, don't enter for your own item). Might seem silly, but it's a good reminder, trust me ;)

4) Winners will have 48 hours to claim their prize. If not claimed after 48 hours a new winner will be drawn for that days prize.

5) Have fun and Good Luck!!

Day 18: 30 Days of Thanks Giveaway!!

It's nearing the end of November...

 

 

Thanksgiving is just a few days away...

 

 

That means it's time to get into the mood for the Holidays!

 

 

Todays prize should make getting into the sprit a bit easier :)

 

 

We have our first of two sets of Jingle Bell earrings from Beautiful Machine.

 

 

Aren't they adorable?

 

Use the Rafflecopter Widget below to enter to win them :)

 

Not entering but still want contact info? You can find Beautiful Machine here:

Etsy Shop

Facebook

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Etsy Shop #2 :)

 

PLEASE NOTE: Entries are limited to residents of the US only. The Rafflecopter tool does not have a filter and therefore WILL allow you to enter even if you are outside the US, but to be fair on shipping costs to all of the sponsors, only those within the US will be eligble to claim the prizes.

 

 



a Rafflecopter giveaway

Remember: some important notes and quick reminders about the giveaway (these reminders wil be posted each day of the giveaway!):

1) Each entry that you earn with be checked for accuracy. Please do not say you following a blog, made a purchase from a shop, like a page, etc. if you in fact did not. If you are caught cheating, you will be automatically disqualified from the ENTIRE giveaway, not just the one day.

2) Whether you win or not, please take a moment to say "thank you" to the sponsors. Each sponsor took their own time and resources to provide us with the opportunity to have this wonderful giveaway. No sponsors = no prizes = no Giveaway.

It only takes a moment to pop into their shop or FB page to say Thank You.

Please do.

3) You may enter on as many or as few days as you wish. Yes, that means you or someone else may win on more than one day, and that is absolutely A-O.K. Also, sponsors may enter only on days that their item is NOT being featured. (aka, don't enter for your own item). Might seem silly, but it's a good reminder, trust me ;)

4) Winners will have 48 hours to claim their prize. If not claimed after 48 hours a new winner will be drawn for that days prize.

5) Have fun and Good Luck!!